Digraphs

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What is a digraph?

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A digraph is a combination of two letters that together represent one sound or phoneme in a language.

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Give an example of a digraph that represents the sound /wh/.

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The digraph 'wh' as in 'whale'.

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Give an example of a digraph that represents the sound /sh/.

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The digraph 'sh' as in 'shoe'.

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Give an example of a digraph that represents the sound /ch/.

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The digraph 'ch' as in 'chair'.

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What sound does the digraph 'th' represent?

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The digraph 'th' can represent two sounds: the voiced sound as in 'this' and the voiceless sound as in 'think'.

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What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?

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A digraph consists of two letters that make one sound, while a blend consists of two or more letters that each retain their individual sounds.

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List three common digraphs in English.

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Common digraphs include 'wh', 'sh', 'ch', 'th', and 'ph'.

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What is the digraph in the word 'phone'?

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The digraph 'ph' represents the /f/ sound in 'phone'.

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How do digraphs affect pronunciation in English?

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Digraphs can change the way a word is pronounced by combining letters to create unique sounds that are not represented by individual letters.

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What is the role of digraphs in phonics instruction?

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Digraphs are important in phonics instruction as they help students understand sound-letter relationships and improve reading and spelling skills.